Add 27/21 and 63/75
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 63/75
27/21 + 63/75 is 372/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
27/21 = 27 × 25/21 × 25 = 675/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
63/75 = 63 × 7/75 × 7 = 441/525 - Add the two like fractions:
675/525 + 441/525 = 675 + 441/525 = 1116/525 - 1116/525 simplified gives 372/175
- So, 27/21 + 63/75 = 372/175
In mixed form: 222/175
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